Question for Morning Runners

I've just started running in the morning since school started up again, but I'm having a hard time staying hydrated. It used to be no problem since I was running in the afternoons/ at night, but since I'm running in the morning I can't seem to get enough water before my run. Any tips? Thanks!

It can be an issue. I'm lucky that I have drinking fountains along my route (they're turned off in the winter). I do keep a glass of water next to my bed that I drink from if I wake up. If I didn't have easy access to drinking fountains, I would be more conscious about drinking when I was awake and then I would probably try to drink a glass of water before I headed out.

Drink plenty of water during the day and week and you should be fine on your morning runs. I have one glass of water before my morning runs but I also drink a lot of water all during the day so I stay pretty much hydrated all day long.

Drink plenty of water during the day and week and you should be fine on your morning runs. I have one glass of water before my morning runs but I also drink a lot of water all during the day so I stay pretty much hydrated all day long.

After going overnight with nothing to drink I need to bring myself back to a more or less normal hydration level before the run. To do so I awaken at least 45 minutes prior and take a large glass of water then continue drinking lesser amounts every so often before I head out. I also drink additional water during the run as needed.

I get up at least 30 minutes prior to going to run. First thing I do is down a 20 oz glass of water while I put together a couple slices of peanut-butter/honey/banana toast. Eat that, drink the water, check e-mail, and after about 30-40 minutes, go run. I've never had a problem with dehydration from that routine, even through the worst of the summer.

I drink a 16 oz water and eat a banana 5 minutes before heading out. I run by drinking fountains every 3 miles, so that helps also. I used to take a handheld and still would if the drinking fountains weren't so well placed. In winter, I do take water with me though since they turn them off.

I only get up 10 minutes before a morning run. I drink a large glass if water upon waking and that will get me thru a 3-7 mile run just fine, even in the heat this summer. If I'm going much longer, I just bring water with me

I can't have anything in my stomach when I run. I've managed maybe 4oz of Gatorade before, but that's about it. Sloshy stomach=cramps.

Suffice to say, I don't drink in the morning before I run. I usually drink a glass of water at night before bed, get up around 2-3am to use the bathroom, and drink another glass of water. I'm good to go in the morning.

I must be part camel, I drink a couple of sips of water when I wake up and I'm out the door and have no problems doing 7-10 miles without water. I find that chewing gum while running helps keep my mouth moist and I don't feel thirsty. I also stay well hydrated throughout the day.

Just make sure you are staying hydrated the day before. I always run first thing in the morning, 8 miles (year round - including summer - and I am in Florida and so sweat a LOT this time of year). I drink two big glasses of water before heading out and am fine.

I start to notice a little thickening mucus in my mouth (not to get too gross, sorry) the last couple of miles but by then I am almost done.

It's not that I'm having trouble running or finding it hard to run... It's more of what FRunner said about the thickening mucus in my throat.

I just take that as an "early warning sign." Since it doesn't usually happen until around Mile 6 or so, I don't worry about it if I am only doing 8. (Of course, as soon as I am done I suck down a swimming pool's worth (or so) of water.) That would NOT be a good sign at only Mile 6 if I was doing a long run, in which case I would plan accordingly with water stops & bottles. I can usually do about 13-15, depending on the weather, without needing water en route.

I have ignored the early warning signs, kept running too long after that without water, and paid the price accordingly. But only once, and learned my lesson. (Don't piss off the Running Gods!) Not pretty.

Drink plenty of water during the day and week and you should be fine on your morning runs. I have one glass of water before my morning runs but I also drink a lot of water all during the day so I stay pretty much hydrated all day long.

I've had to move my runs to much earlier as well due to school starting. GRRRRR!

I'm a morning person but come on 4am? I'd rather sleep.

I don't like to try to stay hydrated at night because then I just end up having to get up and pee all night. So I just start hydrating from the time I wake up. I don't gulp down water but I do drink around 4oz at a time every 5-10 minutes as I'm getting ready and drive to the gym. I have had no issues staying hydrated by doing that.

I think if you are drinking reasonable amounts in the morning and it's still a problem with stitches and what not, I would consider drinking more at night because you are probably lacking hydration at night.

I have also noticed that I have to set reminders on my phone for me to drink throughout the day at school too. When I get really busy with school and work, I don't remember to drink enough and that is what seems to get me. If I make a very conscious effort to drink more throughout the day, I have less problems in the morning as well.

How soon do you run after you get up? I eat a dry bowl of cereal, and maybe 12 oz of liquid a half hour before I run. Some days if I worry about stomach issues I wear a water belt for my shorter runs. As others have said if there is a water fountain in the area, I would plan on stopping daily if need be which I used to do before I changed locations.

I tend to drink throughout the day relatively often, but in the morning ill usually have 2-4oz of the low-cal gatorade sometime in the 30 mins before I head out while I'm getting ready. Recently I've been doing some longer runs and some trails where I worried I might get semi-lost since they are all new to me and/or just take longer than I might be used to, so I got one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VF2GJ8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it's been amazing. The 10oz version is still very light/super easy and comfortable to carry, provides an extra pocket for my car keys/trailmap/what-have-you, and the bottle is even dishwasher safe. There is a non-insulated version I believe that's a few dollars cheaper, but I happen to think its really nice to have my water still be pretty much ice-cold in this summer heat/humidity

I agree with some earlier posters try doing some hydrating in the evening.just be mindful not to over- hydrate. Or you will feel the need to have rest room breaks during the runs.

You may want to eat a banana in the am at least 20 mins before you run. What it may be is a deficiency of magnesium or potassium. this will help bring you back into balance. Good luck. Ps. Limit your caffeine intake.

I use a handheld for long runs or really hot humid days. Try eating high water content foods at night and again in the am - watermelon, grapes, etc. Those hydrate better than water. I have to watch blood sugar drops with high sugar fruit so I might eat a spoonful of peanut butter with it.